r/pitbulls

Hi, this is Charlie and he is in need of a new home. Located in the Lehigh Valley, PA but willing to travel.

He is 2 and a half, in very good health, fully up to date on all shots, takes Credelio Quattro for fleas, ticks, heartworm, etc., and is neutered. I can provide all vet records.

He is good with children and other pets. He is house trained (and has never had an accident), leash trained, crate trained, doggy door trained, and obedience trained. He knows many commands including sit, lay, stand, leave it, drop it, off, paw, other paw, come, etc. He is a good listener and very well behaved. He is good with grooming (baths, nail clipping, paw wiping, teeth brushing) by both owner and groomers.

He is a very good boy and I wish I didn’t have to give him up. I am rehoming him because I recently divorced, and I’ve been trying to make it work on my own but I am not able to give him the love, attention, and exercise he needs and it is just not fair to him. I will routinely have to be out of the house 12+ hrs for work and have to travel frequently for work.

He is energetic and would do best in a situation where he can get consistent exercise and play time. He loves going on walks and runs, and playing outside. His absolute favorite thing, though, is to snuggle. He is sweet, gentle, and affectionate. He would do well in a family with plenty of people to give him love and affection.

I want to find him the right situation where he can thrive because he is a very good boy and he deserves a good life - a better one than I can provide for him. I will provide his crate, all toys, beds, treats, food, and clothes with him. Please reach out to me with any additional questions and if you think you are the right fit for Charlie.

Our 7-year-old dog Ela was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her femur and we’re honestly devastated.

She’s always been the sweetest dog and even now, while struggling to use her back leg, she still tries to play and act happy around us.

We’re currently discussing options like pain management, amputation, and treatment possibilities, and it feels overwhelming trying to make the right decisions for her quality of life.

If anyone here has gone through osteosarcoma with their dog, I would really appreciate hearing your experience, advice, or anything you wish you knew earlier.

Six years ago today my husband and I were duped into bringing home the world’s orneriest pitbull - and I wouldn’t change a thing! He’s one of the greatest things that’s ever happened to us. I love you Kermie!!

Just dropped my baby off at the vet for neutering. I've been home 15 minutes and I miss my baby.

Just sharing my lazy baby Harley. Have a great day with your dogs!

My baby, Luna. She was my husbands ex’s dog. After taking care of her for 2+ years he took him back and I had no say in the matter. She drowned 3 months later. It’s been almost a year and I cry every single day. I feel like I let her down. I should’ve fought harder to keep her. I don’t know if I’ll ever be okay. I love you, Luna. Until we meet again ❤️

My best friend crossed over on Friday May 8th & I feel completely lost without her 😞

Skully was the first dog I ever got on my own not living w/ my mom when I was younger. I was 23 and working at a dog daycare. I actually had 2 young litter mate cats at the time (my first cats ever in life) and I realized it may be the perfect time to get a dog so I could bring it to work with me and socialize it from a young age. I figured since it would be my first time integrating cats w/ a dog it may be good for me to get a puppy to make sure I raised it to be respectful of the cats.

Skully was about 8 weeks old when I met her at the AZ humane society. She was the first of 3 litter mate puppies that came running up to me in the kennel when I walked up to it. After that they brought all of them individually into a room to meet me one-on-one. When they brought Skully in she pranced right up to me and immediately sat in my lap. I knew she was the one & that I had been chosen. She came home w/ me that day. She was named Skully after the X files but I spelled it different than in the show because she had such a big pitty head as a baby lol.

She started coming to work w/ me after she was old enough to have all of her vaccines. She had soooo much energy lol, I’m glad I had that job as one outlet for her but I had to get a separate trainer too. It was my first time really learning how to be a good dog parent. I moved to the PNW when Skully was about to turn 2 & continued to have dog related jobs for the next 7-8 years or so. For some of those years I lived with an ex who was a dog trainer & had 2 dogs as well, so Skully made lots of friends. Skully went on some epic hikes & learned that she loved swimming. She was pretty good at jumping and catching frisbees mid air back in her prime. She helped be a mama to some foster puppies back in the day and honestly got along with almost every dog she met. She would often modify her play style depending on the dog she was playing with. She had a few little quirks but to me she was perfect.

After a while one of the cats sadly passed from cancer at a young age and eventually it was just me, Skully and the remaining orange tabby Flapjack when my ex moved out with their dogs a few years later. I was still doing a little bit of pet sitting by then but not nearly as much & no longer working at dog daycares. She still got to see some of her good friends but it was a time of when Skully, Flapjack and I got to be an even more tightly knit little family.

Poor girl dealt w/ numerous health issues in her later years. She beat 2 different types of cancer that never popped up again, only to have a totally different type of liver tumor pop up when she was a little over 11. She was older by that point & not the best candidate for big surgeries again, she’d already been through a lot. The liver tumor wasn’t a type of cancer that spread, just got larger over time and eventually would cause issues. I started taking her to physical therapy in her older age to help maintain her mobility the best we could.

I wasn’t sure how long we would get together, and then we unexpectedly lost the kitty Flapjack in June of last summer to kidney lymphoma that popped up suddenly 😞 Skully and I got almost 2 more years together post her liver tumor diagnosis, she was a trooper & stayed by me for as long as she could but developed other health issues too as she was aging so it was finally time.

I’m so used to her being by my side from the age of 23 to now being 36, I miss her more than words can describe. Figured I’d seen some people post their pitties that crossed over on here so I decided to share the magnificence that is Skully.

but these results were shocking! he’s the sweetest cuddle pup and loves sunbathing 🌞 (also the super mutt is Bulldog and Boxer)

Juniper had a rough start at life. We got her at 4 months old. She had already had 3 owners and the last one had let her collar grow into her neck. Now she gets all the love.

I love his lil smile lines☺️

Had to wake up my mostly deaf old man to give him his rimadyl and nightly pee before bed. There was a solid minute before this I had to crop because the video was too long. He was out cold.

I know he's mixed with chocolate lab and blood hound but I think there's a little bit of pit in him. I'm not too sure but the last 2 pictures are when he was 1 years old, he's 11 now. (I know he looks sad in the first 2 but thats because he was eating grass and i told him not to lol)

Thanks again everyone who’s been following Hope’s saga, and everyone who sent her toys and food!

Pic 1 is yesterday, pic 2 is day 1. She’s like a different dog. I can barely see ribs now and she’s walking AND running!

She went up for adoption yesterday in Charles County, Maryland if anyone’s interested. You’d have to bring all your other dogs for an outdoor meet and greet before bringing her home.

https://humanesocietycc.org/services/adopt/available-dogs.html#sl\_embed&page=shelterluv\_wrap\_1731000981%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FHSCC-A-45676

This is an update from my recent post asking the internet if I should adopt my sweet Finn, one of 2 puppies I was fostering. I took them in after 2 guys had them out in the cold, selling them on the street at the ripe ol age of 3ish weeks.. bastards😒 well, I received over 200 comments telling me I found my dog and indeed I did! Today's the big day, Finn's "gotcha" day, bc I'm adopting him🩷 The other amazing news is I found the best possible home for his brother Petey. He's going to a woman whose dogs are her children. I am so relieved.. I was sick over the idea of him being adopted out but now I can rest assured knowing he will be so loved🥹 and I get to see him every now and then!! It is a great day. It's honestly been a great week. I think I'm going to celebrate with an ice cream cone from my favorite spot. I am so thankful for this little life! And now I get to do it with lil mans by my side.

Thank u to reddit for the push! I was probs gonna do it anyways... But the encouragement certainly helped me feel confident that I'm ready for this new adventure

I actually should have said sunscreen!

My vet told me that my previous female pitbull (all white) should wear sun tan lotion or a shirt when outside. My newest female just had some mast cell tumors removed and she is a tan color. I was looking at her outer ears today while on our walk. They are pink to begin with and I'm already getting burnt.

Has anyone used a dog brand sunscreen for their dog that was decent?